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Arkansas City, KS vs Lancaster, PA

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On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Lancaster. Arkansas City averages 224 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania gets 42.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. Arkansas City, Kansas gets 37.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Lancaster averages 20 inches of snow per year. Arkansas City averages 6.8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Summer High: the July high is around 85.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21.3
Rain: averages 42.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 20 inches of snow a year

Arkansas City, Kansas
Summer High: the July high is around 91.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21.5
Rain: averages 37.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6.8 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Lancaster

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Lancaster is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Pennsylvania.

7.2 / 10

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Lancaster, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Arkansas City

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Arkansas City is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Kansas.

7.3 / 10

September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Arkansas City, while January and July are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Arkansas City, KS	Lancaster, PA
January	44° / 22°	38° / 21°
February	50° / 26°	41° / 23°
March	58° / 34°	51° / 31°
April	68° / 44°	63° / 40°
May	77° / 55°	73° / 50°
June	86° / 64°	82° / 60°
July	91° / 69°	85° / 64°
August	91° / 68°	84° / 62°
September	83° / 59°	76° / 54°
October	71° / 46°	65° / 43°
November	58° / 35°	54° / 34°
December	45° / 24°	42° / 26°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Arkansas City / Lancaster

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	27 / 27	4 / 10	1 / 3
February	0 / 0	21 / 24	5 / 9	1 / 3
March	0 / 0	13 / 18	7 / 10	0 / 1
April	0 / 0	4 / 5	7 / 11	0 / 0
May	1 / 1	0 / 0	9 / 12	0 / 0
June	8 / 3	0 / 0	9 / 11	0 / 0
July	18 / 6	0 / 0	7 / 11	0 / 0
August	18 / 4	0 / 0	6 / 9	0 / 0
September	6 / 1	0 / 0	6 / 9	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	2 / 3	7 / 9	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	13 / 13	5 / 10	0 / 0
December	0 / 0	25 / 24	5 / 10	1 / 2

July is the hottest month for Arkansas City with an average high temperature of 91.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Kansas. In Arkansas City, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Arkansas City are May, September and October.

July is the hottest month for Lancaster with an average high temperature of 85.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Pennsylvania. In Lancaster, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lancaster are September, June and May.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Arkansas City with an average of 21.5°. This is warmer than most places in Kansas.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Lancaster with an average of 21.3°. This is warmer than most places in Pennsylvania.

In Arkansas City, there are 51.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

In Lancaster, there are 14.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Pennsylvania.

In Arkansas City, there are 103.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Lancaster, there are 113.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Pennsylvania.

In Arkansas City, there are 1.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Lancaster, there are 1.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Pennsylvania.

June is the wettest month in Arkansas City with 5.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 34% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 37.6 inches in Arkansas City means that it is wetter than most places in Kansas.

July is the wettest month in Lancaster with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.6 inches in Lancaster means that it is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.

May is the rainiest month in Arkansas City with 9.4 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.7 rainy days. There are 76.5 rainy days annually in Arkansas City, which is about average compared to other places in Kansas. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Lancaster with 12.3 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.8 rainy days. There are 122.3 rainy days annually in Lancaster, which is less rainy than most places in Pennsylvania. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 6.8 inches in Arkansas City means that it is one of the least snowy places in Kansas.

An annual snowfall of 20.0 inches in Lancaster means that it is less snowy than most places in Pennsylvania.

January is the snowiest month in Arkansas City with 2.1 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Lancaster with 7.7 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Arkansas City, KS vs Lancaster, PA

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Arkansas City / Lancaster

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Arkansas City with an average of 21.5°. This is warmer than most places in Kansas.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Lancaster with an average of 21.3°. This is warmer than most places in Pennsylvania.

In Arkansas City, there are 51.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

In Lancaster, there are 14.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Pennsylvania.

In Arkansas City, there are 103.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Lancaster, there are 113.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Pennsylvania.

In Arkansas City, there are 1.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Lancaster, there are 1.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Pennsylvania.

An annual snowfall of 6.8 inches in Arkansas City means that it is one of the least snowy places in Kansas.

An annual snowfall of 20.0 inches in Lancaster means that it is less snowy than most places in Pennsylvania.

January is the snowiest month in Arkansas City with 2.1 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Lancaster with 7.7 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Arkansas City / Lancaster

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Arkansas City with an average of 21.5°. This is warmer than most places in Kansas.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Lancaster with an average of 21.3°. This is warmer than most places in Pennsylvania.

In Arkansas City, there are 51.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Kansas.In Lancaster, there are 14.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Pennsylvania.

In Arkansas City, there are 103.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.In Lancaster, there are 113.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Pennsylvania.

In Arkansas City, there are 1.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.In Lancaster, there are 1.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Pennsylvania.

An annual snowfall of 6.8 inches in Arkansas City means that it is one of the least snowy places in Kansas.An annual snowfall of 20.0 inches in Lancaster means that it is less snowy than most places in Pennsylvania.

January is the snowiest month in Arkansas City with 2.1 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.February is the snowiest month in Lancaster with 7.7 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Arkansas City with an average of 21.5°. This is warmer than most places in Kansas.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Lancaster with an average of 21.3°. This is warmer than most places in Pennsylvania.

In Arkansas City, there are 51.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

In Lancaster, there are 14.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Pennsylvania.

In Arkansas City, there are 1.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Lancaster, there are 1.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Pennsylvania.

An annual snowfall of 6.8 inches in Arkansas City means that it is one of the least snowy places in Kansas.

An annual snowfall of 20.0 inches in Lancaster means that it is less snowy than most places in Pennsylvania.

January is the snowiest month in Arkansas City with 2.1 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Lancaster with 7.7 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.